The Portland daily press., 1887-08-24


not known the government Intended to pro-
claim the League until after the decision was
reached. As soon as he learned the govern
ments intention, he sent strong remOn-
STRANGE to Lord Salisbury. Harrington be-
lieyes the proclamation Ill advised, danger
Gus and unnecessary.
Denounclng the Government.
DUBLIN, Aug. 23.-The meeting TO de-
nounce the governments course was held In
the rotunda this evening. An immense
crowd was present and svinced great enthu-
siasm. The Lord Mayor presided. Two
overflow meetings were held. Among those
present were several English and Scotch
members Of Parliament. including Jacob
Bright. The building was full an hour be-
fore the meeting opened, and many persons
got in through the windows. Prof. Galbralth,
Protestant, moved a resolution denOuneing
the edict against the League which was
unanimously carried.
What the Dublin Meeting Signifies.
New YORK, Aug. 23.-T. p. GIN, NJ p, In
his London despatch to the New York Tri-
bune to-day says that the great meeting In
Dublin to protest against the proclamation
Of the National League bids fair to be one
Of the most remarkable demonstrations ever
held In the historic ROtunda. Jacob Bright's
presence will be an omen Of striking. even
pathetic, significance, for he. who Is one Of
the Oldest, staunchest and most consistent
friends Of Ireland In the House Of Commons,
is John Brights brother. This deputatlon
Is only an earnest Of what the Liberal
British members are prepared 10 do IL the
Coercion act Is going to be worked with vigor
Numbers OF them are going to Ireland later
on 10 address meetings, TO be present at eVie-
tiOns, and TO sit as good lookersOn in the
court where the Coercion magistrates will
exercise their summary Jurisdiction. They
nave summoned a private meeting In the
conference room Of the House Of Commons
fol. Thursday next to confer upon line Of
action.
The New HebrIdes.
PARIS, Aug. 23-The Republique Fran
caise says an entente eOrdidle between Eng
land and France, in respect to the New
Hebrides, could be easily secured II Eng
land were willing 10 stop the absurd calum-
nies and rhodOmontades Of the Australians.
England, who divided New Guinea with
Germany, cannot oppose the annexation Of
the New Hebrides 10 France, but she can
demand that the French shall not send there
recidivists and cOnvets. The mutual ex-
ercises Of good will would Danish the present
irritation which ought never to have existed.
Foreign Notes.
The life Of the Ameer Of Afghanistan Is
desDaired Of. One Of his feet has been ann
putated owing TO gangrene and II Is feared
the shock VIII result in death.
A water-spOut yesterday destroyed the
railway embankment between BiSh0pshOfcn
and Seltzthak, Austria. Heavy rains have
been falling In Austria. Several towns are
inundated and many rivers are swollen.
The japanese Daily Mail Of the 9Th inst,
says: "A severe shock Of earthquake was
felt at Nagoaki, Eiehigo. July oath. Great
damage was done TO porcelain shops and
dwelling houses. and several persons we're
injured. An earthquake was felt In the
capital July 11th."
The marriage Of the Emperor OF China has
been postponed for two years, owing 70 the
illness Of the Emperor
The agreement by which, for forty years,
England ard Prussia have united In main
tanning Protestant bishop at Jerusalem. is
now definitely Dissolved and the English and
Lutheran colonies In that locality will here
after be separately organized.
A new cabinet has been formed In Peru as
follows: Mariana Alvarez, president OF the
cabinet and minister Of finance Carlos Elias,
minister Of foreign relations. Senior BOrgOno,
minister OF war; Sen0r Torrieo. minister Of
the interior; Senor Seegorica, minister OF
justice.
A floating exhibition of Spanish products
will shortly leave Valencia and visit all the
principal South American seaports TO open
new markets for Spanish goods
In the bicycle contests at Shields, Eng.
yesterday, Woodside Of PHILADELPHIA beat
Battersby by 25 yards In mile race. His
time was 2m. 45s. Temple, Of Chicago, beat
Wood In a two mile race, making the dis
tanee In Am. ass.